Any Way The Wind Blows Daniel Blake

[Ramya Bradbury]

The lyrics to Daniel Blake's song "Any Way the Wind Blows" speak to the idea of fate and the unpredictable nature of life. The first stanza speaks to the idea that there are some things in life that we cannot control. The singer is reminiscing about a time when they had an idea, a feeling, about someone or something, but it never came to fruition. The lyrics, "You were there as just a notion, for a feelin that I never got" speak to this idea. The second stanza speaks to the idea that some people live their lives without a set plan or expectation. The singer speaks of someone who lived their life on the edge, taking midnight trips and settling down when they felt like it. This person had a certain freedom that they never lost, and the lyrics speak to the idea that fate would not hold this person down. The chorus, "Nothing gonna hold you down, you go any way the wind blows," reiterates this idea.

The third stanza speaks to a personal relationship that did not work out. The singer was waiting for someone to come into their life, but they never did. The fourth stanza speaks to the idea that some people live their lives recklessly, without much thought, and sometimes that can result in negative consequences. The lyrics speak of cigarettes, whiskey, motel rooms, and sleepless nights. The final stanza speaks to the idea that life is fleeting, and it can pass in a moment. The lyrics speak of taking someone to Circle Mountain, holding their body, and spreading their embers down the valley. The moment passed quickly, and the person was gone.

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